JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 THE RIDER /35 W. Charlot Farm


Receives Two USEF Awards for 2017


lot Farm in Stratford, ON., began breeding horses in Germany over 40 years ago. After a move in 1980, he has continued in North America. For decades, he has re- ceived and enjoyed many awards - and last year was no different. For the 12th time in 14 years, Au- gustin has been honoured by the USEF and named Leading Hunter Breeder for 2017. But, he is not the only


By Kelly Bowers Augustin Walch of W. Char-


Farms. Augustin and Christine are delighted that their 19-year- old bay Holstein Premium stal- lion, Cabardino (Carpaccio – Klarina, by Gaspari), also earned accolades as the USEF #1 Hunter Sire for 2017. He beat the com- petition by earning 18,183 pts, an impressive margin over his near- est rival at 15,052 pts. Runner- up was Canadian-bred Popeye K (by Voltaire - the sire of Viva Voltaire, also owned by the Walchs).


award recipient at W. Charlot


Cabardino was the first stallion in Canada to be approved by the


Minden Hills woman


found guilty of animal cruelty after horses


seized by the Ontario SPCA


able to care for their pets, there really is no excuse when it comes to neglecting to care for your animals,” says Al- ison Green, Senior Inspector, Ontario SPCA. “There will be consequences under the law if you fail to provide ap- propriate care for your animals or if you fail to take steps to alleviate an animal’s suffering.” To report animal cruelty, call the Ontario SPCA’s province-wide dispatch centre at 310-SPCA (7722).


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tario SPCA and, after being returned to good health, three have since found loving homes. A remaining horse and her foal, born in the care of the Ontario SPCA, will soon be available for adoption. “With resources available to help people who are un-


were in poor body condition, with one considered emaci- ated. They were also found to be infested with lice and suffering from untreated wounds and poor hoof care. At the recommendation of the veterinarian, the horses were removed by the Ontario SPCA in order to provide them with the necessary care and treatment required. The horses were surrendered into the care of the On-


residence in Minden Hills after receiving a concern about the welfare of horses on the property. Officers observed four horses confined to a small, fenced area without any access to water, hay or other feed. Officers noted that the horses appeared thin and that the hip bones of one horse were clearly visible, protruding from underneath a blanket the horse was wearing. A veterinary examination determined all of the horses


Kawartha Lakes Provincial Offences Court of permitting distress to an animal. She was sentenced to 10-year pro- hibition on owing or caring for any equine animals and was ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution to the Ontario SPCA. On March 2, 2017, Ontario SPCA officers attended a


Minden Hills, ON (January 12, 2018) – A 48-year-old woman from Minden Hills has been convicted of animal cruelty under the Ontario SPCA Act following an investi- gation that led to the removal of four horses in her care. On January 4, 2018, Shauna Hie was convicted in a


Interestingly,


showing in the hunter ranks south of the border include Carero, Sabrina, and Capriccio. Carero and Capriccio were bred at W. Charlot Farm. Sabrina was bred by Tapestry Farm in Wisconsin and was 2012 Sally B. Wheeler National Hunter Champion in the US.


Hanoverian Verband (HV) and the American Hanoverian Soci- ety (AHS) and was approved for the Jumper-Breeding Program for HV and AHS. Cabardino’s top offspring


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